NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
12,921 km
8,029 miles
PGD
Punta Gorda
United States
Distance
12,921 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NBO PGD
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Punta Gorda Airport
IATA Code NBO PGD
ICAO Code HKJK KPGD
City Nairobi Punta Gorda
Country Kenya United States
Timezone Africa/Nairobi America/New_York
Elevation 5,330 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 26.920000, -81.990000

Nairobi (NBO) to Punta Gorda (PGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda, United States is 12,921 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:44 in Nairobi, it's 15:44 in Punta Gorda. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,305 feet between the two airports. Punta Gorda Airport sits lower than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Punta Gorda (PGD) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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